Head of Legal

Firm Advice is searching for a Head of Legal
* to serve as the first in-house legal hire for a dynamic, high-growth healthcare tech company. This individual will act as the internal legal point person in a fast-moving environment, owning day-to-day legal operations with a particular focus on healthcare/business contracting, employment matters, and compliance.

This role is ideal for a legal-first operator who has previously served as the first or second in-house attorney at a startup or growth-stage company and has personally managed people and employment risk in a fast-paced setting.

This position is hybrid in Northern Virginia.

• J.D. from an accredited law school and member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar.
• Experience as a first or second in-house attorney at a startup or high-growth company strongly preferred.
• Substantial hands-on experience with healthcare and business contracting
• Demonstrated employment law experience, including handling terminations, employee relations issues, and risk management in a dynamic setting.
• Ability to serve as the primary internal legal advisor, managing day-to-day legal matters independently.
• Experience coordinating with and managing outside counsel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.

* exact title may vary depending upon experience and qualifications.